The US Mariner 9 was launched – it went on to become the first satellite to orbit Mars.
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China's Shenzhou spacecraft launched on its fourth and final uncrewed flight.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on its maiden flight.
NASA's Atlantis Space Shuttle ferried the Magellan space probe into orbit.
Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
NASA's Apollo 14 mission landed on the Moon.
